Full Description
Discover the Highlights of Luxor in Two Relaxed Days
Experience the fascinating world of the pharaohs on a private 2-day tour from Hurghada. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Luxor Temple, spend the night in Luxor, and enjoy an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon flight the following morning.
Why Guests Choose This Tour
✅ From just 250 € per person
✅ Private tour – exclusively for you and your travel companions
✅ Sunrise hot air balloon flight included
✅ Professional Egyptologist speaking English or German
✅ Lunch included
✅ One night's stay in a 4★ hotel with breakfast included
✅ Direct hotel pickup and return transfer
✅ Guaranteed no shopping stops – your time is dedicated entirely to culture and history
Forget the early, hours-long process of picking up numerous guests from different hotels. Your private guide will collect you directly from your accommodation and take you straight to Luxor without any detours.
Pick-Up, Distances & Travel Times to Luxor
Safaga → Luxor: approx. 234 km (approx. 2.5–3 hours’ drive)
Makadi Bay & Soma Bay → Luxor: approx. 262 km (approx. 3 hours’ drive)
Sahl Hasheesh → Luxor: approx. 270 km (approx. 3 hours’ drive)
Hurghada → Luxor: approx. 291 km (approx. 3.5 hours’ drive)
El Gouna → Luxor: approx. 316 km (approx. 3.5 hours’ drive). Staying in El Gouna? Discover more excursions and day trips from El Gouna in our travel guide.
Distances and travel times are approximate and may vary depending on your hotel’s exact location.
Tour Highlights
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Motorboat ride across the Nile
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple by night
Walk through the Luxor Bazaar
Sunrise hot air balloon flight
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Drive to Luxor
Your journey begins in the morning with direct pickup from your hotel. During the drive to Luxor, your Egyptologist will introduce you to the fascinating history of Ancient Egypt.
Karnak Temple
In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt. Together with your Egyptologist, explore the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, the Sacred Lake, and the magnificent obelisks.
Luxor Temple & Bazaar
After sunset, experience the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple. Afterwards, stroll through the traditional Luxor Bazaar and experience the authentic atmosphere of the city.
Day 2
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Before sunrise, one of the highlights of your journey begins.
Float peacefully above Luxor as the rising sun bathes the landscape in golden light.
After your balloon flight, enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey back.
Valley of the Kings
Visit several of Egypt's most famous royal tombs and admire remarkably preserved wall paintings that have survived for thousands of years.
If you wish, you may also visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun by purchasing the official additional ticket issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the magnificent terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most remarkable architectural masterpieces. Your Egyptologist will share the story of one of Ancient Egypt's most influential female rulers.
Colossi of Memnon
Admire the monumental Colossi of Memnon, the last surviving remains of the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and one of Luxor's most iconic landmarks.
Nile Crossing & Lunch
Cross the Nile by motorboat before enjoying lunch at one of our carefully selected local restaurants.
Return to Hurghada
Relax as you travel back to your hotel on the Red Sea.
A Personal Tip from Our Egyptologist
More than 17 years of experience and over 3,000 guided tours throughout Egypt.
Many guests come to Luxor to see its famous monuments.
What they remember most, however, is the opportunity to experience the history of Ancient Egypt at a relaxed pace, without rushing from one attraction to the next.
Who Is This Tour Perfect For?
This tour is ideal if you want to:
✔ Discover Luxor without feeling rushed
✔ Experience the city's most important attractions over two days
✔ Enjoy a private tour instead of traveling with a large group
✔ Explore Luxor with an experienced English- or German-speaking Egyptologist
✔ Experience a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon flight
Prices
Guests | Vehicle | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
2 Guests | Comfortable Private Sedan | 410 € |
3–5 Guests | Private Minibus | 345 € |
6–8 Guests | Private Minibus | 250 € |
Single room supplement: €40 per night
Upgrade to a 5★ hotel: €40 per person
Please note: If the hot air balloon flight is cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive a 90 € refund per person.
The order of the itinerary may vary for operational reasons. However, all services and attractions described above will remain included.
Please note: This tour is currently provided solely for non-binding travel information and planning purposes. The prices shown are non-binding estimates for guidance only. You are welcome to send us a no-obligation inquiry. Before any potential booking, we will inform you about availability, the final tour price, the relevant tour operator, and the applicable contractual terms and conditions.
Our Promise
With Orient Discovery, you'll travel privately, without shopping stops, and exclusively with your own travel companions.
From your initial enquiry until your return to your hotel, we'll personally assist you and remain available via WhatsApp, phone, or email before, during, and after your tour.
Request Your Private Tour Today
Experience Luxor over two unforgettable days—with your own Egyptologist, an overnight stay on the Nile, and a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight.
Send us your no-obligation enquiry today via WhatsApp or through our booking form.
